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Argumentation Rubric
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| Evidence |
Presents a clear and accurate handling of all available evidence that addresses the central point of the claim. All evidence is properly documented and evaluated. |
Presents all relevant evidence needed to support the claim with no major errors. Most evidence is properly documented, and all evidence is properly evaluated. |
Provides evidence for the claim, but may not address all necessary aspects. Most evidence is properly documented and evaluated. |
Fails to provide convincing evidence for the claim. Student shows a lack of understanding of proper documentation and evaluation. |
| Claim |
Claim is clearly stated, focused on the topic, and explained. Rating of the claim reflects a realistic understanding of the process. |
Claim is clearly stated, focused on the topic, and explained. Rating of claim reflects a moderately realistic understanding of the process. |
Claim is stated, focused on the topic, and explained. Explanation might not show a full understanding of the topic/claim complexity, and claim rating might indicate a minimally realistic understanding of the process. |
Claim is not clearly stated or is unfocused on the topic. Explanation might be missing or lacking understanding of the topic. Claim rating may be incomplete or unrealistic. |
| Relational Evidence |
Student shows a clear and deep understanding of evidence in relation to the claim. |
Student shows a clear understanding of the evidence in relation to the claim. Rationale of support (or nonsupport) sometimes reflects a depth of understanding. |
Student shows a basic understanding of evidence in relation to the claim. Rationale of support (or nonsupport) rarely reflects a depth of understanding. |
Student’s understanding of evidence/claim relationship is weak or inconsistent. Rationale does not support rating. |
| Conclusion |
Conclusion reflects an understanding of the depth and/or complexity of the topic based on evidence gathered, and includes concise explanation and refutation of alternative perspectives. Conclusion is clearly related to the claim. |
Conclusion reflects understanding of the topic based on evidence gathered, and includes a good explanation and response to key alternative arguments. Conclusion is related to the claim. |
Conclusion reflects an understanding of the topic based on evidence gathered, but little attention is paid to alternative perspectives. Conclusion is not clearly related to the claim. |
Conclusion is not related to the claim or does not show a relationship among the claim, evidence, and conclusion. Alternative perspectives are not addressed. |
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